Soldier
Hi guys,
I'm looking at a '05 ZHP sedan with 200k on it w/ steptronic. The miles on the engine don't worry me too much but I'm a bit weary of the steptronic. Anyone experience issues with these? How reliable are they? I don't want to get it and then have it crap out.
Is it too much to buy a ZHP with 200k on it as well? Car looks like new, very clean.
Thoughts?
Campieri
Without service records, I will be very hesitant to buy this car. Some years ago (2010) I had my 1999 e46 and when it reached 150k miles I started to be paranoid about the AT. My Indy agreed the AT was still original and then I decided to sell. The car was running perfectly but I decided to avoid future headaches.
GL with your decision.
Boss
I hear a lot of FUD about steptronic but that is the most produced E46. I don't know of any mass failings on these. They are not as bullet proof as manuals and yes, I'm sure some fail. It would not stop me from buying one by any means. I'd use other metrics to decide on my car, such as maintenance records like Fredo said.
Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
"ZHP or not, I still like you"
ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
Note: Actual car no longer resembles signature picture
Big Earner
I've heard of the reverse gear going out at 80k and other e46s with 300k on the original AT.
I believe used autos are going for about $500, so it's not a crazy expense I guess?
His: 05 330 ZHP Imola Red - 07 Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
Hers: 04 330i ZSP
2004 325 M56 Steel Blue Metallic - Sold
Stephen's DD & AutoX/HPDE Build Thread
Stewart WP - Z4M LCAB - M3 trans/motor mounts - DICE MediageBridge Duo - ARC-8 17x8.5"
DrVANOS - Mason Engineering Race Strut Bar - E30 Exp. Cap - Custom Black+Beige Interior - M3 Seats
Bilstein PSS10 - Turner Sway Bars 27/21 - ECST RTAB Limiters - R.E. RSM
Enforcer
Wouldn't be afraid.
Would definitely do a few drain & fills with the tranny fluid and change out the filter/gasket.
It's a GM transmission, and Dexron VI is everywhere. Go for it.
BMW CCA # 510252
Big Earner
Not all are GM. Mines a ZF.
His: 05 330 ZHP Imola Red - 07 Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
Hers: 04 330i ZSP
2004 325 M56 Steel Blue Metallic - Sold
Stephen's DD & AutoX/HPDE Build Thread
Stewart WP - Z4M LCAB - M3 trans/motor mounts - DICE MediageBridge Duo - ARC-8 17x8.5"
DrVANOS - Mason Engineering Race Strut Bar - E30 Exp. Cap - Custom Black+Beige Interior - M3 Seats
Bilstein PSS10 - Turner Sway Bars 27/21 - ECST RTAB Limiters - R.E. RSM
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